Tag: Virus

Motives behind the computer virus

Motives behind the computer virus

November 18, 2022

Blue screens, pop ups, flashing red windows, annoying virus alerts from anti-virus software, and an unresponsive pixelized screen. Viruses have...

How to easily protect your digital identity

How to easily protect your digital identity

June 28, 2013

Protecting your digital identity doesn't take a degree in computer science. Follow these 5 easy steps to secure your personal...

Stuxnet: the new face of cyber warfare

Stuxnet: the new face of cyber warfare

August 9, 2012

Iran's nuclear efforts have been more than a bit of a threat, and with that, US and Israel joined forces...

Links on Facebook to be screened for viruses

Links on Facebook to be screened for viruses

October 4, 2011

Phishers and hackers have found that social media is a great place to plant links to malicious websites as unsuspecting...

MIT makes solar-cell technology go viral. Literally.

MIT makes solar-cell technology go viral. Literally.

April 30, 2011

Researchers at MIT have genetically modified a virus that helps carbon nanotubes self-assemble along solar cells to improve efficiency of...

No Hell Will Be Safe For You – Not Even Facebook

No Hell Will Be Safe For You – Not Even Facebook

November 24, 2010

Honestly, it should come as no surprise that Facebook isn't exactly a snuggly blanket of impenetrable security when it comes...

Yesterday’s Twitter Worm Was All Just A Big Misunderstanding, Guys

Yesterday’s Twitter Worm Was All Just A Big Misunderstanding, Guys

September 22, 2010

Hey, remember yesterday's Twitter worm? Wasn't that fun? Oh, don't get all frowny, it was a blast. Apparently, it was...

Computer Virus Jumps To Humans

Computer Virus Jumps To Humans

May 26, 2010

Okay, that headline is probably a little more sensationalist than is absolutely necessary, but that's the message a UK scientist...

You’re Safe! New USB device scans files for virus’ before landing on your drive.

You’re Safe! New USB device scans files for virus’ before landing on your drive.

May 1, 2010

Getting a virus on your computer can ruin your day, week and possibly make you spiral down like this guy....